Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is a Florida Non Realtor Brokerage?

A brokerage that is not a member of any Realtor Association or Board. Therefore, associates are not required to pay any MLS fees or Realtor dues. Our brokerage continues to grow with new sales associates joining our Florida team (associate roaster). When you activate or transfer your Florida Real Estate License from another broker with us, you get to keep your license status active, which provides you with the opportunity to earn money and save on excessive association or board dues.

Q: How long does it take to activate or transfer my Florida license with you?
Your license will be activated or transferred to our brokerage usually within 2 hours during work days; weekends it may take a bit longer. You will receive email notification upon completion.

Q: Can I start working right after the transfer of my Florida real estate license?
Yes, you may start reviewing and getting acquainted with our Non MLS, Non Realtor system in the associate’s member back office and begin marketing yourself for success.

Q. What should I do to transfer my Florida License with you from another brokerage?
Just transfer your license with us online. The transfer will become effective immediately after you receive email notification of active status with our brokerage. You are not really obligated to notify your previous broker unless you would like to do so or if it is suggested in your previous contractor agreement.

Q: Is your $49 or $29 membership fee only required when I register with you?
This registration fee is required when you initially register with us and every year after to keep your license in active status with our brokerage. The fee is non-refundable even if you should decide to leave to another brokerage within a year, or upgrade your plan. Florida State licensing renewal fees including continuing education requirements are not included with this fee. No other hidden fees are required.

Q: Can I legally work in real estate without being a Realtor?
Yes, there is no obligation for a Florida licensed associate to be a member of any Realtor association and pay dues as long as you work under a Non-Realtor brokerage. However, you can show listings on Realtor.com and other free accessible real estate websites. We’ll guide you on our Agent Secure Member's Area page on how to also list properties for sale or for rent and work with buyers in order to close transactions. You are entitled to work and be compensated with a current and active license including the right to earn referral fees and commission on commercial deals and builder's new construction sales transactions.

Q: What is the typical referral fee I can earn referring business?

The industry's standard referral fee is usually 25% of the gross commission earned by the brokerage you referred the customer to when the transaction closes.

Q. Can I sell property listings from the MLS?

Yes, properties found on the MLS are accessible on many public websites. You can contact the listing agents and arrange to show these listings if you have a valid and active real estate license. We'll provide you with instructions on best websites to search for these listings on our Agent Secure Back Office. 

Q. Can I list a property on the MLS?

Yes, you can list a property on the MLS and earn commission. In our Agent Secure Back Office you will be provided with instructions and options to a list a property on the MLS without being a member of a Realtor association.

Q: Will I be able to use the Florida Association of Realtor, (FAR) forms?
FAR forms are reserved for Realtors and can't be used by our Non-Realtor associate members; unless the form(s) are completed by another Realtor Agent. In this case you are permitted to work with these forms or contracts. Furthermore, we’ll provide you in your Agent Secure Member’s Back Office access to request real estate forms/contracts prepared by our partner real estate attorney that you can use to conduct successful transactions and reduce liability.

Q: How do I submit to brokerage documents such as agreement for a transaction?
You will be able to easily submit a transaction type online 24/7 via our Agent Secure Member's page and receive required forms needed to process your specific transaction. You will then provide the completed forms to Broker. This will permit us to review your required files or legal forms, agreements, etc. and communicate with you efficiently in order to stay compliant with Florida law.

Q: Where do I deposit escrow funds?
We do not have an escrow account. You can make deposits to a title company/agent or an attorney of your choice on a timely basis as required by Florida Law or you use our partner real estate attorney to deposit escrow funds. Our partner real estate attorney performs remote real estate closings throughout the State of Florida for you and your client's convenience.

Q: Will I get my commission paid at closing?
You will need to provide to our brokerage the closing agent’s information 48 hours prior to closing and we’ll request and authorize from a direct disbursement of your commission for you to get paid at closing. In most cases you will get paid at closing. If for some reason this is not possible, we’ll pay you via e-check within 3 working days of our brokerage commission having been received and the funds have cleared.

Q. What about Supra Electronic Lock box access to show listed properties?

Use of the Supra electronic lock box is reserved only for Realtors and therefore, we can't provide. However, a Realtor can grant you access to show their listings by them using the Non-Member Access feature in the Supra eKEY® app. to grant you access. 

Q: How can I get my business cards to start marketing myself?

You will have access to our logos online via our Agent Secure Member's area on this site. You can design, order your business cards and marketing materials from any online printing company like vistaprint.com. Just upload our logo and personalize your card or marketing materials including real estate signs. Remember your title on your business card and or marketing materials must show as “Real Estate Sales Associate” and never "Realtor"

Q: Can I receive a commission on my own personal transaction?
Yes, you will receive 90% commission as well on your own transaction. Remember to disclose to the other party in writing that you are a licensed real estate sales associate as required by law.

Q: Do you provide prospect leads?
Generally, no. However, if we acquire a Florida lead, it may be considered for assignment to an associate who we feel can best handle the lead according to the city and area. If you receive a lead notification via email, please reply immediately letting us know that you accept or reject the lead and that you will contact prospect immediately. If the lead is rejected, we’ll try to assign it to another associate immediately.

Q; Do you have any sales quotas or any other requirements?
No, you decide when you want to work as there are no transaction quotas and you set your own goals for success. Besides having a valid Florida Real Estate license and joining our brokerage online by submitting the required membership fee; you are legally required by law to abide and respect Florida Law Chapter 475 and to conduct honest activity and protect your client’s best interest above all.

Q: Do I get to keep any listings I have with you if I leave your brokerage?
Yes, we operate as a non-compete broker and you may keep your clients and listings if you decide for some reason to leave our brokerage, unless a listing is on Pending Status.

Q: What if I have additional questions and or need help?
You can contact us via our site’s contact form or directly online via our Agent Secure Member's area or page once you have transferred your license to work with us.